Tampa cruise terminal - close to aquarium?

[The Odd Couple]

We're on a 21-day Caribbean cruise out of Tampa on Oosterdam next March. When the ship arrives back in Tampa mid point, we will obviously have to disembark whilst the ship is cleared. I think I have read that the aquarium is within walking distance of our potential berth. Is this correct, please? Is it within the port confines? Thanks for your help.

[tooalto]

We've never sailed from Tampa but, yes the aquarium is right there and quite a nice one too. You can also pick up a trolley to Ybor City for some lunch and wandering.

[tutak]

On one sailing out of Tampa, the ship was late. Many people walked across the street to the aquarium.

 

 

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[JimnKaren]

Our first visit to the aquarium was in 1996 shortly after it opened. It was impressive.

 

We visited again January, 2015 (Ryndam was doing that itinerary then). It has expanded and it was more impressive.

 

It is less than 5 minutes to walk there. The is a small restaurant inside. We ate there because we didn't want to go anywhere else.

 

Here is their Web site: http://www.flaquarium.org/

 

Jim

[The Odd Couple]

Thanks for your advice. Invaluable as usual!

[mightycruisequeen]

As others have advised, the aquarium is a very short walk from the pier.

It's such a nice way to spend a few hours on turnaround day in Tampa; don't miss it!

[c-cruise]

Yep, right next door. We went there earlier this year while killing time before a flight out of TPA. It's nicely done, but small. Kind of pricey for what you get, but a good way to kill a couple hours. There's an outdoor kids waterpark type area, but it was closed for remodel when we were there.

[The Odd Couple]

Thanks to everyone for their recommendations. As we will be at sea for two days after leaving Tampa, we wanted to make the most of our day - not just stay on board waiting for sailaway.